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Expert: - 10/31/2008


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QUESTION: Hey Ernesto, I just recently purchased an '03 Passat GLS and it is starting to say "CDP" load CD. What it's doing is that it is trying to load a CD into the player (that I am not trying to load a CD into) and interupting the broadcast of the FM radio. Please advise.

ANSWER: do you have a cd changer ?
is telling you that it look in the cd changer for 6 disc but it didn't find any
this is the unit in the  left side of the trunk

maybe it is defective or the cd magazine is moving


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QUESTION: No, it is a single CD changer.

Answer
it is a single cd player but there is still cd changer function on the radio and there is a cd changer plug in the trunk
check that cable make sure there is no water in it  
or pull the radio and unplug that cable it is the top left plug blue color
if the problem still there the radio TTL cmos IS DAMAGE AND RADIO WILL NEED TO BE EXCHANGE
DONT' REPAIR IT THEY ALWAYS FAIL AGAIN IN A FEW MONTHS


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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'am a car electronics installer with 23 years of experience. I'am very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, auxiliary audio inputs and iPod iPhone interface integration and security systems if you need any help with your factory stereo, or how to add auxiliary audio or listen to your ipod android in the vehicle I currently have a MECP Master Installation Technician certification. My answers are based on my experience in vehicles and my knowledge of automotive electronics I don't put much emphasis on brand names; you won't often find me putting down a brand or pushing one on dont send me a list of what brands i like better sorry i can not help you with aftermarket or vehicles that are not in the u.s.a also video and security

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